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4/2/25, 9:53 AM Emirati Human Resources Development Council and Keolis MHI enhance national workforce training in transport and technology sec…
In 2024, Keolis MHI’s training program benefited 104 students, including 66 Emirati students. The
program offered training to students in various major fields to meet the evolving demands of the digital
economy and smart transport sector. Key disciplines covered by the program were electrical
engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, information technology, mechatronics,

international relations, marketing and communications, project management, computer science,
network and systems administration, among others.

His Excellency Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Deputy Chairman of EHRDC and Director-General of
the Dubai Government Human Resources Department, said: “At EHRDC, we strive to establish strong

strategic partnerships with private sector companies to create new opportunities for Emirati talent,
further contributing to the nation’s vision of fostering a sustainable, knowledge-based economy driven by
national expertise, technological innovation, and future industries”.

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Abdulaziz Al Falahi, General Superintendent of Recruitment at EHRDC, said: “The partnership with
Keolis MHI embodies the Council's commitment to empowering Emirati students by equipping them with
the skills and expertise needed to succeed in the competitive job market”. He also emphasized the

Council’s dedication to providing practical training opportunities in key sectors such as transportation
and technology, ensuring that the next generation of national talent is well-prepared to drive economic
growth and support the UAE’s digital transformation.

Furthermore, H.E. Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi highlighted that the partnership with Keolis MHI is a

testament to EHRDC’s goal of empowering national talents through hands-on training and professional
qualification courses. He further underscored that these training programs provide students with
numerous valuable opportunities to perfect their technical and professional skills and empower them to
play a pivotal role in economic development while meeting the evolving requirements of the future job

market.

David Franks, Managing Director of Keolis MHI, emphasised the significant role of the collaboration with
EHRDC in attracting, nurturing and developing a vast pool of young Emirati talents. Furthermore, he

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